Dave Portnoy criticizes columnist for comparing Caitlin Clark to Emmett Till
Fox Business • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:19 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Dave Portnoy condemned USA Today writer Nancy Armour for likening WNBA star Caitlin Clark to Emmett Till in a recent column. Portnoy argued that firing Armour would not be sufficient and claimed she should be committed to an "insane asylum" for the comparison, which drew wide criticism. The controversy emerged following Armour's public apology about the column. No formal responses from other media outlets or the WNBA have been reported as of now.
- •Dave Portnoy criticized Nancy Armour's column on Caitlin Clark.
- •Armour compared Clark to Emmett Till, prompting backlash.
- •Portnoy demands more than a firing from USA Today.
- •Armour has since issued a public apology.
- •The controversy has sparked broader discussions in media.
- 2:19 PMFox Business — Dave Portnoy says USA Today writer belongs in 'insane asylum' over Caitlin Clark-Emmett Till comparison - Fox Business
"Dave Portnoy says firing isn't enough for USA Today's Nancy Armour after her column linked Caitlin Clark to Emmett Till's lynching, drawing a public apology.
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